Philippine falconet

Philippine falconet
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Falconiformes
Family: Falconidae
Genus: Microhierax
Species:
M. erythrogenys
Binomial name
Microhierax erythrogenys
(Vigors, 1831)

The Philippine falconet (Microhierax erythrogenys) is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae, genus Microhierax.[2] It is endemic to the lowland forests of Philippines, and can often be seen near open forest edges hunting flying insects.[3] Philippine falconets nest in woodpecker holes of dead trees, and can be seen fairly commonly within their suitable habitats.[4] Although the Philippine falconet population is declining due to habitat loss, it is still evaluated as "Least Concern" globally.[5]

  1. ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Microhierax erythrogenys". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22696336A93555848. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22696336A93555848.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. ^ Kennedy, Robert; Gonzale, Pedro; Dickinson, Edward; Miranda, Hector; Fisher, Timothy (2000). A Guide to The Birds of the Philippines. London: Oxford University Express. ISBN 9780198546689.
  3. ^ "Species account: Philippine Falconet Microhierax erythrogenys". Global Raptor Information Network. 2021. 4 July 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Philippine Falconet". Birds of the World. 24 July 2018. doi:10.2173/bow.phifal1.01. S2CID 242647573. Retrieved 12 Nov 2021.
  5. ^ "Philippine Falconet Microhierax erythrogenys". Birdlife International. 1831. Retrieved 12 November 2021.